novellhall Chapter 164 Officially Filmed! [4000]
Chapter 164 Officially Filmed! [4000]
Chapter 164 Officially Filmed! [4000]
Letting your talent speak for itself is always the strongest passport in Hollywood.
Director Lin is such a good person!
Lin Yibin has immigrated, but he still feels a deep sense of affection for his hometown people.
"Jack and I have repeatedly reviewed the action design and made adjustments based on your characteristics, focusing more on control and skill, rather than brute force."
Lin Yibin patted him on the shoulder: "Remember, you are now Chen Zhen, an Interpol agent from the Jiaolong Special Forces!"
Chen Xun nodded.
He took a few deep breaths, feeling a power within him far greater than ever before.
His newly upgraded level 6 physique attribute gave him greater strength and faster reaction time.
Before filming began, Chen Xun met with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.
Vin Diesel, wearing his signature vest and bulging his muscles, was chatting and laughing with Paul.
Seeing Chen Xun approach, he nodded, his smile fairly friendly.
After all, Chen Xun did save the film crew.
"Chen, welcome."
Vin Diesel's voice was deep: "I'm Vin, and this is Paul."
"I hope we can work together successfully!"
Chen Xun responded with a smile.
He did not lower his stance.
If you gravitate towards small circles and adopt a humble attitude, others might give you more work.
In these high-end circles, you can only get others to cooperate with you if you demonstrate your own value, not because of your attitude.
Paul Walker, on the other hand, seemed more approachable, shaking hands with him with a smile.
This is the lead actor who died unexpectedly in his previous life.
Chen Xun secretly lamented his disappointment.
This actor is quite good, and he's also a nice person.
In their past lives, it was also because of Paul, Vin Diesel, and Johnson that their relationship was eased.
If we calculate the time now, there should be less than a year left before Paul's accident.
After a simple rehearsal and some basic positioning, filming officially began.
"Action!"
Chen Xun, accompanied by two team members, with a cold expression and clean, crisp tactical hand gestures, swiftly stormed into the dimly lit hiding place.
These two team members were also recruited by Justin Lin from the industry; they are both veterans and their movements are very professional.
The camera followed Chen Xun the whole time.
Compared to before training, Chen Xun's movement posture is completely different now.
Simple and efficient, every step is taken at the optimal point of exertion.
This is the most basic combat skill he acquired after intensive training.
Vin Diesel was facing away from the door, examining a map.
Hearing the noise, he turned around abruptly, his face instantly filled with the vigilance and ferocity befitting a street tyrant.
According to the script, Chen Xun needs to quickly step forward and subdue Vin Diesel before he can fully react.
No nonsense!
Chen Xun took a step forward, his right hand reaching out to grab Vin Diesel's shoulder.
The movements were quick and precise.
Vin Diesel clearly hadn't expected Chen Xun's starting speed and precision to be so high.
The script should include a blocking and counter-attacking move for him here.
He instinctively raised his arm to block, his muscles tensing as he prepared to display Dominic's signature power.
Chen Xun's hand seemed to anticipate his movements.
At the moment of contact, Chen Xun flipped his wrist to avoid the block, his five fingers like pincers, gripping Vin Diesel's upper arm at a clever angle. At the same time, he changed his footwork and moved his body to the side.
Chen Xun incorporated the techniques of force deflection and control from Jackie Chan's Chinese grappling skills into this move.
Vin Diesel felt an irresistible force coming from him.
His prepared counterattack felt like hitting cotton; his center of gravity was involuntarily shifted.
A look of surprise flashed across his face.
This was not the confrontation he had envisioned at all.
Without pausing, Chen Xun took advantage of the moment Vin Diesel shifted his center of gravity and swiftly lifted and pushed him under the knee with his other hand.
Vin Diesel felt his lower body suddenly give way, and his massive body went out of control. He staggered back two steps in a rather disheveled manner, crashing heavily into the wooden table behind him with a dull thud.
"Cut!"
Director Justin Lin called a stop.
The scene was completely silent.
Vin Diesel steadied himself, rubbed his arm which was numb from being restrained, and looked at Chen Xun with a completely different expression.
His eyes were filled with surprise as he looked at Chen Xun.
He has filmed so many action scenes and worked with many stunt performers and even professional fighters.
But the kind of imposing presence that Chen Xun exudes, combining speed and skill, is something I've only experienced when working with top action directors in the past; it's the first time I've seen it among the younger generation of actors.
Paul Walker, standing nearby, gaped slightly and then whistled, "Wow!"
The crew members around them exchanged glances and whispered among themselves.
They are all veterans of the "Fast & Furious" series and are very familiar with Vin Diesel's demeanor on set.
This Dom, known for his toughness and control, has always had his own unique style when it comes to action scenes.
The last person to give him a small setback at the start and make him show this expression was Dwayne Johnson, who had just left the cast.
Both were extremely assertive, with comparable muscular strength and star power, resulting in constant friction.
Vin Diesel may say he's my brother, but the veterans in the crew know perfectly well that it's more of a producer protecting an important asset than an endorsement of a fellow actor.
Vin Diesel's eyes showed none of the impatience he displayed towards Dwayne Johnson; instead, they seemed to be fixed on an opponent who could bring him a fresh challenge in action scenes.
"Chen, your choreography is very interesting!"
Vin Diesel spoke, his tone much gentler and more approachable than before:
Chen Xun relaxed, resuming his usual demeanor, and smiled: "I incorporated some other techniques I had learned before. The director said to highlight Chen Zhen's background and characteristics."
"It tastes just like Chen Zhen!"
Vin Diesel also participated in the creation of the new script, so he naturally understands the characteristics of the character Chen Zhen in the script.
He walked over and carefully examined Chen Xun's arms and shoulders: "You controlled the strength very precisely, and the timing was also excellent. Let's do it again, and refine it according to this feeling!"
These words surprised the surrounding staff even more.
Did Vin Diesel request that his co-stars' scenes be detailed?
This kind of treatment is quite rare.
The subsequent filming went extremely smoothly.
Vin Diesel has clearly gotten into character; he no longer sees Chen Xun merely as a new actor to work with, but as a partner with whom he can work together to create memorable scenes.
Under the guidance of the director and Justin Lin, the two repeatedly refined the connection between several key actions and the expressiveness of the shots.
Vin Diesel even contributed several ideas based on his years of experience in action films, making the fight scenes look both in line with Chen Zhen's character and retain Dominic's ferocity and tenacity as a street tyrant.
The two worked together more and more seamlessly.
"Cut! Perfect!"
The last shot was completed.
Lin Yibin watched the monitor replay and was very satisfied with the footage.
Vin Diesel patted Chen Xun's back forcefully with his large, fan-like hand, causing Chen Xun to stumble.
"Not bad, Chen!"
Vin Diesel smiled and said, "I really like that ruthlessness you have!"
He paused, then looked at Paul and the other core members of the crew who had gathered around him, and raised his voice slightly: "Guys, welcome our newest member, Chen Xun!"
The word "family" carries special weight when he speaks it in this series.
The veteran film crew members around him smiled and echoed his sentiments, their gazes towards Chen Xun becoming more affectionate.
This young Chinese-American, who was brought in from out of nowhere, won Vin Diesel's approval in just one day of filming.
This is something even Dwayne Johnson couldn't do!
Chen Xun rubbed his still slightly numb shoulders and smiled.
He has established himself in the Fast & Furious franchise!
The fight scenes took several days to film.
The scene shifted from the cramped indoor hiding place to a slightly more open alleyway setting.
This scene depicts a more intense conflict erupting after a brief standoff between Chen Zhen's team and Dominic.
This was also the first time Chen Xun and Paul had a direct confrontation.
Lighting, photography, and wire work are all ready.
Director Justin Lin sat behind the monitor, holding a walkie-talkie: "All departments, get ready. Chen Xun, Fan, Paul, remember the blocking and the sequence of actions."
Action!
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Chen Xun took a deep breath, instantly got into the zone, and charged towards Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, who were leaning against the wall.
The script was designed so that Chen Zhen would focus on attacking Dominic, while one teammate would distract Brian.
This confrontation with Vin Diesel was much smoother.
Chen Xun stopped testing the waters and immediately used the combination techniques he had honed in training, focusing on grappling and control, supplemented by swift leg techniques to disrupt the lower body.
Vin Diesel is also fully in form.
He perfectly combines his signature power with the fighting style honed through years of action films, delivering a hard-hitting and powerful performance. Every punch and kick is accompanied by a whooshing sound, creating a strong sense of pressure.
The two bodies collided, their muscles tensing and relaxing, the movements both violent and full of a well-designed rhythm.
Just as Chen Xun skillfully deflected a heavy punch from Vin Diesel and used his elbow to press down on Vin Diesel's joints, a purple attribute ball fell from Vin Diesel's body:
[Power Control and Burst Rhythm +7]
Chen Xun was overjoyed and absorbed it.
In an instant, he felt he had gained a deeper understanding of how to use his physical strength.
When it comes to punching or blocking, it seems that the practitioner is better able to grasp the "appears powerful but is actually controllable" balance, and the power of the movement is presented with more layers, making it more suitable for movie scenes.
As Chen Xun's fight scenes with Vin Diesel deepened, he gained a clearer understanding of Vin Diesel's abilities.
This guy's physical abilities are basically comparable to those of his trainer, Jack.
However, his actual combat ability is not as good as Jack's.
However, he has his own unique understanding of action design.
Most importantly, this guy is tolerant; during filming, there will always be times when two people make mistakes while fighting.
That's precisely the charm of live-action filming.
Mistakes can sometimes make things more real.
But mistakes also mean injuries, and both Chen Xun and Vin Diesel suffered quite a few injuries.
Chen Xun discovered that no matter how much damage he caused Vin Diesel during filming, the guy would endure it and continue filming until the end before checking his injuries.
Chen Xun noticed that Vin Diesel's favorability rating had changed from 40 to 45.
On the other side, according to the plot, one of Chen Xun's teammates was swiftly and decisively taken down by Brian.
Paul Walker plays Brian, a former police officer whose fighting style leans more towards practical police combat techniques.
After dealing with the henchmen, he immediately joined the battle, attacking Chen Xun from both sides with Vin Diesel.
This was Chen Xun's first time facing Paul Walker on camera.
Paul is equally skilled, agile, and has excellent teamwork.
Chen Xun suddenly felt a surge of pressure and struggled to defend himself against the two attackers, but he still tenaciously used the terrain and grappling techniques to maneuver around them.
This is precisely when the script highlights Chen Xun's tenacity.
After narrowly dodging Paul Walker's side kick, only to have Vin Diesel seize the opportunity to graz his shoulder with a punch, a purple attribute ball fell from Paul Walker's body:
[Dual-person teamwork and camera positioning +6]
After absorbing the information, Chen Xun gained a clearer understanding of how to adjust his rhythm in a multi-person melee, so as to stand out from the crowd without disrupting the overall flow of action.
He subconsciously adjusted the magnitude of his next step back and the angle of his turn, positioning himself perfectly so that both photographers could capture a clear reaction.
Lin Yibin couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation from behind the monitor:
"Nice!"
This subtle on-the-spot adjustment immediately enriched the visual language.
Paul Walker's favorability rating also subtly changed, from 45 to 48.
Paul has a relatively easygoing personality, and he has never been stingy with his goodwill towards dedicated partners who can keep up with his pace.
"Cut! Excellent! Keep this take! Let's do one more take, a few more close-up shots!"
Lin Yibin shouted.
During a break, the three of them went to the sidelines to drink water.
Vin Diesel pulled down his sweat-soaked vest, revealing his muscular physique, and said to Chen Xun, "That turn just now, that was a quick reaction, Paul, did you see it?"
Paul smiled and nodded, handing Chen Xun a bottle of water: "Indeed, and your fighting style is very special, not the style we usually see, but it looks very convincing."
"Have you been practicing for a long time?"
Chen Xun took the water: "We've been training intensively for a while now!"
Actually, Jack didn't teach him much about action routines.
His techniques are largely derived from Jackie Chan's skill attributes.
When it comes to action design, the action films of this period are the best.
It's both beautiful and realistic.
Most of the American blockbusters lately are about back-and-forth attacks, a contest of who can take the most hits.
It's said that in his past life, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson filmed a fight scene that took several days, and both of them broke their ribs!
As the two were talking, a purple attribute orb fell from his body:
[On-set leadership and team cohesion +6]
This attribute ball is interesting.
After absorbing the information, Chen Xun vaguely felt that he had become more sensitive to the subtle interpersonal interactions on set, and could better understand why Vin Diesel was able to become the patriarch of this family.
It's not just his celebrity status, but also his unique personal charm.
Paul then started talking about cars, and a blue attribute ball fell from his body:
[Lighthearted atmosphere and impromptu humor +3]
After absorbing the energy, Chen Xun felt much more relaxed.
Paul immediately became excited when the topic of cars came up.
Chen Xun couldn't help but sigh.
This guy truly loves cars; he gets more excited about them than when filming a movie.
Reshooting close-up shots.
It mainly involves facial expressions and eye contact.
Chen Xun needs to portray Chen Zhen's calm and unwavering demeanor when facing a formidable foe.
As he locked in a fierce glare with Vin Diesel, a golden attribute orb fell from Vin Diesel's body:
[Standout emoji +11]
Chen Xunshi accepted the assignment.
This may be the most valuable single attribute ball since the start of the project!